Weber State University’s 23rd annual Multicultural Youth Conference will draw hundreds of underrepresented students who want a head start on higher education to the Shepherd Union Building Dec. 19.
Students from around the country are invited to present their ideas for outdoor recreation products or services. Finalists will compete March 22-24, 2018. The winner will receive $30,000 to develop their business concept.
Flames, foam, slime, bright colors and top hats are all in order for the Faraday Lectures hosted by WSU's Department of Chemistry. The event will take place Dec. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Tracy Hall Science Center.
Former lieutenant governor and Weber State University alumnus Gregory S. Bell will receive an honorary degree and speak during WSU’s 150th fall convocations Dec. 15.
More than 2,715 Weber State University students have applied for graduation and will be honored during the 150th convocations ceremonies Dec. 15, beginning at 8 a.m.
After participating in the inaugural ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Weber State University was honored with a bronze seal for achieving a voting rate between 50-59 percent in the 2016 presidential election.
Economics professor Doris Geide Stevenson has been named the John S. Hinckley Fellow, and WSU’s Arts Learning Collaborative has been honored with the Exemplary Collaboration Award. The awards will be presented Nov. 10.
Weber State University’s Police Department will teach the free Rape Aggression Defense course (R.A.D.) Nov. 14-17 from 6-9 p.m. to a group of 40 women from the campus community.
A Master of Business Administration degree usually focuses on how to earn money, but students in Weber State University’s leadership course learned how to give money away effectively and for impact.
Students and staff will have the opportunity to engage in healthy political discourse about climate change and sustainability as the WSU American Democracy Project hosts Deliberative Dialogue Day, Nov. 15.
WSU’s ROTC program will bring junior ROTC cadets to campus for the JROTC Wildcat Challenge Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at University Village.
Weber State University Friends of the Stewart Library presents “Out of Print,” a Utah Arts & Museums’ Traveling Exhibition. The exhibition is on display until Dec. 20.
New classrooms, a library and a latrine make education accessible for students at Mondlane Secondary School in Mozambique. A documentary chronicling the Weber State group that made the improvements will premiere Nov. 1.
The Honors Program at Weber State University will serve up a lesson in civil discourse as they present “How to Survive the Thanksgiving Dinner Table: Civil Discourse in a Politically Polarized Time” lecture Oct. 26.
Little Wildcats, or kids in costumes of any kind, are welcome at the third annual Weber State University Halloween carnival, Oct. 21 from 2-4 p.m. in the WSU Davis Building 3 ballroom.
Weber State University students will mix service with adventure during the Moab Alternative Fall Break Oct. 19-22. They will partner with Community Rebuilds to construct low-cost, straw-bale housing.
Weber State University hosts “The History of Google,” Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall and again on Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Elizabeth Hall Room 229. Both presentations are free, and the public is welcome.
Weber State University’s Annual Diversity Conference will focus on civic activism through civil action and discourse. The conference, which is free and open to the public, will be held Oct. 5 and 6 on both the Ogden and Davis campuses.
The 11th annual Physics Open House is expected to draw hundreds of people to Weber State University for demonstrations, lab experiments and planetarium shows on Oct. 6 from 6–9 p.m.
Utah Sen. Jim Debakis, D-Salt Lake City, and House Speaker Greg Hughes, R-Draper, will discuss “Civility and Policy in Utah Politics” on Oct. 9 at noon in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.
Weber State University will kick off the Weber Historical Society 2017 Fall Lecture Series on a jazzy note as guest lecturer Laurence “Lars” Yorgason presents “The History of Jazz in Utah,” Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.
Weber State University will invite a trio of linguistic experts to speak out for the preservation of endangered languages in the three-part Language Matters Series Sept. 26, Oct. 3-4 and Oct. 9-10.
New to fall semester are two honors courses that investigate the modern fascination with the apocalypse and solutions to one of the most pressing end-of-civilization problems — not enough food or water.
The community is invited to Weber State’s Stewart Library for an exhibit of Everett Ruess' prints. Available from Aug. 21 to Oct. 16, Ruess created the works during the period prior to his 1934 disappearance near Escalante.
The first-week festivities will culminate with the annual WSU Block Party Sept. 1. The event entertains and educates students in the activities the university offers while celebrating the organizations that make WSU great.
The community is invited to the grand reopening of the renovated Stewart Library, Aug. 31. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m. with an open house from 3 to 5 p.m.
NASA has funded the High Altitude Reconnaissance Balloon for Outreach and Research (HARBOR) team to capture video from the stratosphere and to measure the atmosphere during the Aug. 21 eclipse.
Beginning fall semester, the Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Outdoor & Community Recreation Education.
Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities announced its 2017-18 theater season. This year’s season focuses on new works from emerging and established composers, librettists, lyricists and playwrights.
One year after WSU began a series of conversations about race in Northern Utah, community members are invited to a panel discussion and interactive dialog to evaluate the outcome and plan next steps.
Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Program will host the Women Only Rock Climbing Trip, and the Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Outdoor & Community Recreation Education.
According to a survey commissioned by The Chronicle of Higher Education, Weber State University is one of 18, similarly sized institutions nationwide that made the “2017 Great Colleges to Work For” Honor Roll.
Weber State University’s Storytelling Festival has given life to a great story — one that began in 1976 with a vision and will continue with an art exhibit July 24-28 at Union Station in Ogden.
The first class of junior high students to complete the university's three-year summer school PREP program will showcase their work during the Graduation Celebration July 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Stewart Stadium will light up as Corps Encore brings several of the nation’s top drum and bugle corps to Utah for a one-night competition July 12.
Participants in WSU’s Summer Summit Series will conquer three Ogden Peaks: Lewis Peak, Ben Lomond and Mount Ogden this summer.
The camp will connect girls with experts in metalwork and welding. Participants will learn about metal tolerances and design techniques to create pieces of metalwork in a safe environment.
Weber State University will help sponsor the 28th annual Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival at three locations in Ogden, Layton and West Valley City, June 16-18 and June 21.
WSU is offering a wide range of youth summer camps, including filmmaking, computer design, 3-D printing for medical purposes, leadership and sports.
Dragons, aliens and worlds beyond imagination will come together on June 8-10 as the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology hosts FyreCon.
Weber State University will host approximately 700 high school students at the annual Utah Boys and Girls State conferences in June. Girls State will be held June 5-10, with Boys State June 12-16.
Jeshua Van Sickle is an ambassador for Weber State and helps recruit students. He maintains his relationship with Special Olympics Utah. Most recently, he helped plan a training seminar at WSU Davis for Special Olympics.
The Safe@Weber Violence Prevention Team will present the workshop as part of Pride Week, June 1 from 1-4 p.m.in the Student Services Center and as a live event on the Women's Center Facebook page.
Activities are offered in conjunction with the Ogden City School District’s free summer lunch program and aim to excite children about learning while enjoying a free meal.
Weber State University will host the Utah Leadership Academy (ULA), to bring together student association leaders from around Utah May 16-18.
This summer Weber State University volunteers will travel to Ghana and Mozambique to provide service and education to communities. Additional service efforts will benefit Thailand and Ecuador.
Stewart Library Special Collections invites community members to share photographs, letters, and diaries related to World War II as part of a project to document how the war affected Northern Utahns.
Students from around the state will present research at the Utah Space Grant symposium hosted at WSU, May 8 from 9 a.m.-noon in the Tracy Hall Science Center Rooms 232 and 363.
WSU students, faculty and staff will join the community in sprucing up their surroundings for the fifth annual WSU Makes a Difference in Ogden Day, May 4 from 8 a.m.-noon.
When Tarl Langham steps foot on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University this August, forgive him if it feels like a dream. Five years ago, Langham couldn’t imagine attending college or a master’s degree.
The community is invited to join Weber State for fireworks and fanfare to mark the renovation kickoff of its Social Science building, May 9 at 4 p.m. on the building’s east side.
WSU will host Mission to Mars Link-Up Day, an event to inspire new generations in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), April 25 from 8 a.m.-2p.m.
Officials expect the class of 2016-17 to total 5,557. So far, 3,196 candidates have applied for spring graduation and will be honored on April 28 during WSU’s 149th commencement.
Weber State University interior design students will auction antique chairs during the annual Charitable Chair event, April 21 at the Union Grill. Proceeds benefit the Ogden GOAL Foundation and the Program of Interior Design.
Earth Day activities include the annual tree planting, a forum where the community can suggest ways to help WSU create its water conservation plan and a panel for employees to learn about office sustainability.
Weber State University history professor Jeffrey Richey will discuss the economic, political and social tensions that underlie Brazil’s passion for soccer April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
The WSU Swenson Building pool will be filled with nearly 500 brightly colored Easter eggs for Campus Recreation’s sixth annual Egg Dive, April 14 from 4-7 p.m.
WSU will host the third annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for suicide awareness and prevention, April 15 from 8 a.m.-noon in the Shepherd Union Atrium.
Crystal Crest will host its 35th ceremony Saturday, April 15 at 7 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms. The event is free and open to the public.
The public is invited to a community meeting to learn more about proposed additional off-campus, student housing on April 12 from 7-9 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
WSU’s Women’s Center will host Take Back the Night, a march and rally to unite community members in the fight against sexual violence on April 14 at 7 p.m.
Author Stephen F. Knott will discuss George Washington and Alexander Hamilton's alliance during the Haven J. Barlow Forum, April 13 at noon in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
Organizers of Weber State University’s 2017 Holocaust Commemoration have planned presentations and films examining current conflicts. This year’s commemoration will feature events about Syria other recent conflicts.
The Ogden Climbing Festival presented by Black Diamond is returning to WSU. The two-day event, April 7-8, will feature presentations from world-renowned climbers, clinics, equipment demonstrations and service opportunities.
WSU's Engaged Learning Series hosts the premiere screening of the documentary “NOT FOR RENT!” April 5 at in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.
WSU's Richard Fry is the recipient of this year’s Lindquist Award, which will be presented at a luncheon March 28 at 12:30 p.m. in Shepherd Union Ballroom B.
A hands-on technology conference for ninth through 12th graders will bring 400 girls to Weber State University March 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students northern Utah schools will attend.
Steve Starks, president of the Utah Jazz and Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment, will speak at the Ethics Day Scholarship Banquet at WSU, March 28 from 6-8 p.m.
Weber State University will host the thirteenth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium and Celebration on March 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Building.
Weber State University will host 350 students at the Ritchey Science & Engineering Fair, March 23 and 24 from in the Dee Events Center.
Eric Amsel and T. Ramakrishna (T.R.) Reddy are co-recipients of the Weber State University Alumni Association’s 2017 H. Aldous Dixon Award. They will be honored at a luncheon on March 22.
Jacob W. Olmstead, curator of historic sites with the LDS Church History Department, will discuss myths and facts about the Salt Lake Temple at 7 p.m., March 20 at Weber State University’s Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
The Intermountain Sustainability Summit at WSU will bring together professionals who are leading the way in environmental progress, March 16-17 in the Shepherd Union Building.
Astronaut Jose Hernandez will speak to 1,300+ students during the Latinos in Action (LIA) Youth Leadership Conference at WSU on March 8.
WSU psychology students will spend spring break, March 6-10, providing 1,500 children a hands-on learning experience emphasizing brain health and safety.
LUNAFEST, a traveling film festival of short films made for and by women, will make a stop at Weber State University on March 3 at the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.
Some of WSU’s youngest Wildcats will join their parents on campus for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Feb. 23 beginning at 8 a.m.
The Journal of Business Ethics has invited Shaun Hansen, WSU’s associate business professor in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics, to serve on its editorial board.
Astrodynamics expert Daniel Adamo will present his analysis at Weber State University, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in Tracy Hall Science Center Room 234.
International scholar and Syrian refugee Dr. Abdul Nasser Kaadan will discuss the causes, consequences and future of the crisis in Syria, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in WSU’s Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
Jima Dige “Philip” Leko, who twice escaped with his life from the genocide of Sudan, will describe his experiences and discuss the nation’s civil war Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.
As part of the Weber Historical Society Lecture series, Mormon history scholar Audrey Godfrey will discuss challenges for early Utah schools. The lecture will be held Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall.
Thanks to a collaboration between WSU Athletics and the Ogden School Foundation, thousands of elementary school children will visit campus and cheer Wildcat basketball teams on Feb. 9 and 16.
Dining for dollars being held Wednesday February 8 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Sonora Grill is an event offering scholarships for first-generation or low-income students.
More than 700 K-12 students will attend the FIRST Day robotics competitions at WSU, Feb. 11 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Swenson Gym and Shepherd Union.
New York Times bestselling author J.D. Vance and Utah’s Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox will examine politics and poverty during a discussion, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.
Talented storytellers will gather to tell their tales at WSU’s 21st annual Storytelling Festival, Feb. 27 to March 1.
Author Diana Liverman will visit WSU to discuss the role of social sciences in explaining the causes and consequences of environmental change and in developing solutions to environmental problems.
Cozying up with a good book may provide more than an escape. An interdisciplinary study by two WSU professors found that literature could also improve a reader’s ability to empathize.
The WSU campus community joins in honoring the legacy and mourning the passing of its former president Rodney H. Brady.
WSU will host a week of service activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16-21.
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